The average train between Rouen and Reading takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rouen and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Reading station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Rouen to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Rouen to Reading train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rouen and Reading is 267.6 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Reading via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 30m.